Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer

Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data centre developer is seeking a Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to lead design and commissioning of systems. This role requires extensive experience with mechanical systems for critical facilities and offers a competitive salary of circa £90,000 plus benefits. Ideal candidates will have significant industry exposure and be flexible to travel across Europe for various projects.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical systems for critical facilities.
• Proven track record delivering and commissioning mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of European building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Oversee HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, and fire suppression systems.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical systems for critical facilities

HVAC expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Flexibility to travel

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional certifications (e.g., CEng, LEED AP, ASHRAE)

Job description

Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer
(Mechanical Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer / HVAC & Cooling Systems SME)

Location: London (UK), Paris or Frankfurt (Europe) (Travel Across European sites)
Salary: Circa £90,000 basic + Bonus & Excellent Benefits package (Flexible depending on salary & experience)

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading global data centre developer is seeking a Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to join its expanding European Construction team. This is a senior, high-impact role where you will act as the Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) across major hyperscale projects, delivering resilient, energy-efficient, and scalable mechanical systems for mission-critical data centre facilities.

The Role

As Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical SME, you will:

• Lead design, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centres.
• Oversee systems such as HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, air-handling units (AHUs), fire suppression, and fuel delivery systems.
• Provide technical leadership, acting as the Mechanical SME, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and operational standards.
• Conduct design reviews, factory witness testing, and commissioning oversight to validate critical equipment performance.
• Advise on redundancy, maintainability, and scalable mechanical infrastructure solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and tenants across all project phases.
• You will be based either in or around London (UK wide also considered), Paris or Frankfurt, with travel to European Projects & campuses

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in mechanical systems for critical facilities, including data centres, semiconductors, pharmaceutical plants, or large-scale industrial environments.
• Expertise in HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, and fire suppression systems.
• Proven track record delivering and commissioning mechanical systems for complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of European building codes, safety regulations, and energy efficiency standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel across European campuses

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Construction Management.
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical systems design or delivery for data centres or industrial-scale facilities.
• Professional certifications such as CEng, LEED AP, or ASHRAE.

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership role within a global data centre developer.
• Opportunity to work on Europe’s most exciting hyperscale data centre projects.
• Circa £90,000 basic salary (Flexible depending on salary & experience)
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday + statutory days & additional Christmas shutdown.
• Death in service x 3 salary.
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Dental and optical care.
• Pension scheme.
• Income protection insurance.
• Long-term career progression in one of the fastest-growing global industries.